Add 9/32 and 75/35, Solve 9/32 + 2 5/35 as a fraction

Add 9/32 and 75/35

1^st number: 9/32, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

9/32 + 75/35 is 543/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
75/35 = 75 × 32/35 × 32 = 2400/1120
Add the two like fractions:
315/1120 + 2400/1120 = 315 + 2400/1120 = 2715/1120
2715/1120 simplified gives 543/224
So, 9/32 + 75/35 = 543/224
In mixed form: 295/224

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